Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat
We will host our annual Fall Festival / Trunk or Treat for the community. There will be hay rides, pumpkin patch and games for families and children of all ages.…
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2021 Family-Friendly Halloween Events
Organizations across the western suburbs have pulled out all the stops to ensure you and your little goblins have a spook-tacular time. Creep through haunted forests, carve pumpkins, and enjoy…
Beautiful Places to Enjoy Fall Colors Nearby and Local Fall Leaf Guide
Fall is such a lovely season in Chicagoland! Those vibrant falling leaves mixed with just the right amount of sunshine and crisp air make for the most picture-perfect days. We’re…
Where to Have the Best Kids Birthday Party + Entertainers, Rentals, Decor, Food, and More
Looking for kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Balloon decorations? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun! You will…
Where To Take Fall Family Photographs and Fall Photo Session Openings
It’s that time again: the kids are back in school and the weather is slowly cooling. That means the leaves will be changing into beautiful hues of yellow, red, and…
Chicagoland’s Kid-Friendly Theater Guide: Fall and Winter 2021–22
The return of live theater is such exciting news! We’re thrilled to share all of the upcoming kid-friendly productions happening in Chicagoland this fall and winter season. The joy of…
Places to Go with a Baby or Toddler: Activities for Kids 0–2
The first few years of parenting can be the most overwhelming, and sometimes the best thing for both you and your baby is a change of scenery. Climbing, dancing, playing…
The Best Local Activities for Elementary Kids Ages 6–8
Kindergarten feels like the age when parents can breathe a collective sigh of relief. You’re no longer carrying a diaper bag around or worried that your toddler is going to…
Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests Happening in 2021
Our roundup of Fall festivals and Oktoberfests is huge this year. At these family-friendly events, you’ll find pumpkin carving, corn mazes, delicious foods, hayrides, petting zoos, and even some oompah…
A Guide to Driving Schools in Chicagoland’s Western Suburbs
Anyone else entering this new stage where you suddenly have a kid who is old enough to learn how to drive? Although many high schools offer driver’s education programs, they…
16 Unique Experiences for Teens in the Chicagoland Area
Anyone have this new creature living in their house called a teenager?! Me too!! I have two of them, actually! And I’ve found that entertaining them requires a whole new…
Your Guide to Kids Classes and Teams in the Western Suburbs
If you’re looking for classes and teams for your children to join this school year, you’re in the right place! The local businesses in our community have wonderful options for…
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Your Guide to Kids Classes and Teams in the Western Suburbs
If you’re looking for classes and teams for your children to join this school year, you’re in the right place! The local businesses in our community have wonderful options for…
Where to Have the Best Kids Birthday Party + Entertainers, Rentals, Decor, Food, and More
Looking for kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Balloon decorations? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun! You will…
The Best Places to Go for Each Age Group
There are so many places to go in the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago, so how do you know where the best places for each age group are?! Introducing…
Family Photographers Who Serve the Western Suburbs
It’s so special to be able to capture memorable moments with you and your kids. I don’t know about you, but our pictures are often missing either me or my husband! That’s definitely one…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Are you looking at your schedule and wondering, “How am I going to fit in cooking dinner?” These restaurants are taking the stress out of meal time! Check out our…
All the 2021 Chicago-Area Museum Free Days
While Chicago’s world class museums did an incredible job with remote programming this past year, we’re excited to get back in the doors! These action-packed days are certainly memory makers,…
Find the Best Preschool and Daycare in the Western Suburbs for Your Family
Looking for a preschool or daycare near you for your little one? You came to the right place! Our guide is searchable, which means that you can narrow down your…